DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization Of Resolution Of Support And Agreement To Sponsor City Of New Trier’s Pursuit Of 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Funding For Main Street Improvements
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County is committed to providing safe and efficient travel throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the Main Street Improvements include the reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks north of Trunk Highway 50; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Trier is pursuing funding for the improvement through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT’s) Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) solicitation; and
WHEREAS, this segment of Hogan Avenue is in poor condition; and
WHEREAS, improvements will enhance access to local businesses and improve the economic vitality of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program is administered by MnDOT and makes available up to $1,500,000 to apply towards projects on local roads that are regionally significant, result in safety improvements, address transportation deficiencies, and contribute to economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Local Road Improvement Program requires cities with populations under 5,000 to have a county sponsor and the support of a County Board; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing a resolution of support and agreeing to sponsor the application for Main Street Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board hereby:
1. Supports the City of New Trier’s pursuit of Local Road Improvement Program funds for the improvements to Hogan Avenue; and
2. Agrees to sponsor the City of New Trier’s Local Road Improvement Program application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation and act as fiscal agent for this project.
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